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[singlepic id=173 w=120 h=90 float=right]The band is very sad to lose our principal cornet and band secretary, Andrew Sladen, due to a relocation with work. Andy served Fulham Brass Band fantastically over a number of years as principal cornet player and during the last 12 months as a very effective and well liked Band Secretary. The Butlins contest in January was due to be Andy’s last official job with the band, but it has been agreed that Andy will come back for the Area contest in March. This contest marks a key stage in the development of the band over the last couple of years and top 5 result may see the band get promoted to the 2nd section for the first time in its history. A process to appoint a new principal cornet will now begin.

[singlepic id=590 w=120 h=90 float=right] Pictures here Fulham Brass Band recently competed at the Butlins Mineworkers Competition in Skegness and had a great time – despite not getting placed this year with the set piece ‘Diamonds’ by Tom Moss. The composer was actually in the hall during our performance and he was very complementary about our musical approach to his music. We hope we will have the opportunity to play more of his music in the near future. Continue reading “Fulham enjoy Butlins get-away”

[singlepic id=558 w=120 h=90 float=right]Fulham Brass Band has formally recognised two of it’s members at the annual Christmas awards. Mike Dean was voted ‘Bandsperson of the Year’ whilst Mike Boyd took ‘Most improved player of the Year’. Continue reading “Mike and Mike in annual recognition awards”

[singlepic id=552 w=120 h=90 float=right]A small group of players from Fulham Brass Band recently appeared on BBC TV’s ‘The One Show’ to help raise the festive spirit in Upminster. The band was joined by an enthusistic crowd and presenters Adrian Chiles and Christine Bleakley in a couple of verses of We Wish You a Merry Christmas.

[singlepic id=555 w=120 h=150 float=right]Fast becoming a favourite of the BBC, Fulham Brass Band appeared on Never Mind The Buzzcocks on the ‘Doctor Who’ special broadcast on 16th December. Our performance of Europe’s The Final Countdown had Phil Jupitus on his feet and David Tennant a new fan.

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The run up to Christmas is always a busy time for Fulham Brass and we are very much in demand to spread the festive cheer around the central London area. Check out our upcoming gigs and why not bring your family to join in the fun! Continue reading “’tis the season to be jolly!”

[singlepic id=524 w=120 h=90 float=right]Fulham Brass Band paid their respects to all those who have been lost by taking part in Fulham’s Remembrance Parade on Sunday 8th November. The Band have been part of the annual Parade every year since the end of World War II. Continue reading “Fulham British Legion Remembrance Parade”

[singlepic id=559 w=90 h=120 float=right]Fulham Brass Band took part in the annual Remembrance Service of the Royal Logistics Corp, Royal Army Service Corps and Royal Corps of Transport Association at Regents Park Barracks on 1 November 2009. Continue reading “Regents Park Barracks Remembrance Service”

[singlepic id=563 w=120 h=90 float=right]Fulham Brass pride itself on keeping the genre of brass band music free and accessible to all. We regularly welcome new players from around the UK (and indeed, the world!) to come and play with us – sometimes as one offs whilst players may be passing through London and other times more regularly. In November the band welcomed Brent Connan (Percussion) from Jersey, Louise Harrison (Euphonium) from Lancashire, Bronwyn Marshall (Euphonium) from New Zealand, Aled Daniels (Euphonium) from Wales all as extra regular members of the band.

[singlepic id=562 w=120 h=90 float=right]On Sunday 27th September, Fulham Band performed in its plushest venue of the year so far. A 10 piece from the Band provided music during the drinks reception at the retirement dinner for a John Retallick, a major player in the catering industry for 50 years, taking place in the Ballroom at the Park Lane Sheraton Hotel on Piccadilly. Continue reading “Band in the Ballroom…”